1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Camaro (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 479 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Chevrolet Camaro (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1980 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
